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Contents - October, 2012

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FEATURES

  1. POSITION & HOLD
    Business aircraft market continues to face uncertain recovery
    by Richard Aboulafia
    Demand remains low as economic downturn enters its 5th year.
  1. VIEWPOINTS
    Thoughts on industry trends from pilots and pundits
    Pro Pilot staff compilation
    Comments by Marc Fruchter, Ed Bolen, Michimasa Fujino, Kevin Gould, Jim Coyne, Rudy Frasca, Randy Groom.
  1. EAA REFLECTIONS
    Looking back on 60 years
    by Paul Poberezny
    Association founder reflects on how far aviation has come.
  1. INTL OPS
    Preparing for ICAO 2012
    by Grant McLaren
    Deadline for new flightplan format is coming soon, meaning action is needed now.
  1. FAR EAST AIRCRAFT SALES
    Private aircraft popularity spurs on growth of Chinese business aviation
    by Jason Liao
    Acquisitions continue strong as leaders embrace need for on-demand air travel.
  1. ENROUTE
    Technology Timeline 2012
    by Marvin Cetron
    Looking at trends in technology that will change aviation and our lives.
  1. FLIGHT DEPT PROFILE
    Travel Management flies all-HBC fleet, reaps benefits of aircraft standardization
    by Mike Potts
    Indiana-based firm provides charter service using Hawker 400XPs and Hawker 800/850s.
  1. SPECIAL UNIT PROFILE
    Survival Flight
    by Woody McClendon
    University of Michigan's 3 EC155s set new standards in helicopter medical care.
  1. MARKET ANALYSIS
    Can FBOs remain competitive in their local markets?
    How will the actions of airport sponsors affect the industry?
    by Gene Condreras
    A look at some of the complex issues driving changes in the FBO industry.
  1. AVIONICS DEVELOPMENTS
    Honeywell unveils SmartView LM
    by Glenn Connor
    Improved SVS permits lower minimums for instrument approaches.
  1. WX BRIEF
    All iced up
    by Karsten Shein
    Avoiding an unwanted coating of frozen precipitation.
  1. PAST & PRESENT
    Pratt & Whitney Canada's PT6 is just one element in its success
    by Grant McLaren
    From guns in the 19th century to advanced powerplants today, P&WC's track record is one of dependable technology.
  1. EYE-IN-THE-SKY
    Solar panels power unmanned reconnaissance aircraft
    by George Bye
    Public safety and military applications
  1. EXOPLANETS
    Starship Kepler—seeking out new worlds
    by Amir Alexander
    Technology ushers in a new age of discovery and confirmation that we are not alone.

Volume 46. No 10

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With 24 Hawker Beechcraft 400XPs and 29 Hawker 800XPs/850XPs, Travel Management has emerged as a significant force in the on-demand charter market. (L–R) Chief Pilot David Emmitt, Dir Ops Scott Henely, Owner Pete Liegl, Gen Mgr Scott Wise and Dir of Mx Steve Purvis at EKM (Elkhart IN) base. Cover photo by Mike Potts.

 

 

DEPARTMENTS



  1. PIREPS
    Gulfstream G650 and G280 receive certification.
    Comlux America opens new completions hangar at IND.
  1. HELO NEWS
    Bristow Group to acquire Cougar Helicopters.
    MedTrans Corp orders up to 16 EC135s.
  1. FBO NEWS
    Signature opens ORD facility. Carlyle Group
    to buy Landmark Aviation.
  1. TERMINAL CHECKLIST
    Answers on p 54.
  1. SID & STAR
    Lugnut experiences for himself some software benefits.
  1. ALEX REMEMBERS
    A 2-month tour with the African Queen.
  1. ALEX REMEMBERED
    Hungarian officials honor Kvassay in his homeland.
  1. SQUAWK IDENT
    Readers reveal why they became professional pilots.
  1. RAMP & HANGAR TALK
    Jobs, products and other reader opportunities.